Apprentice Technician – Optical Electronics Division - Advanced (Level 3)

Responsibilities

What will the apprentice be doing?

The role majors around small scale manufacture of mechanical and electronic assemblies, preparing them for test and carrying out testing according to work instructions and guidance from engineers and experienced technicians. Duties will comprise:

· Soldering of SMT and leaded devices

· Following wiring diagrams and crimping/soldering parts accordingly

· Use of electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, DVMs etc

· Following circuit diagrams and pcb layouts

· Use of basic IT such as Word and Excel

· Testing components and systems to a test plan and logging of results

· Carrying out basic mechanical fabrication and/or modifications A full training programme will be undertaken on all areas.

There will be scope to include mechanical and electronic design.

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What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Qualification/s to be obtained: Engineering Fitter Level 3 with the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

· The training will be delivered by Business Plus at Fareham College, an Ofsted Outstanding College. Your training will be delivered Day Release, and you will attend Fareham College. The schedule of this day release is to be confirmed.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate will progress into a full technician role with further pathways available into engineering and design.

Skills Required

Qualifications Required